John G. Avildsen’s films have inspired millions of underdogs and shaped popular culture for decades, yet most people don’t even know his name. Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky and The Karate Kid in his official biography about a prolific filmmaker who directed seven actors to Academy Award nominations and earned his own Oscar for Best Director.

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)
Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson
Genres - Documentary |
Release Date - Aug 1, 2017 |
Run Time - 78 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Academy Award, Actor, Best Director, Biography, Filmmaker, John, Oscar, People, Popular Culture, Rocky, The Karate Kid
Alternate Titles
John G. Avildsen - Una vita all'ombra di Rocky
IT
John G. Avildsen: El gran desconocido
ES
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
GB, US
Джон Г. Эвилдсен: Король аутсайдеров
RU